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Audio Recording 
Changing the Audio Mode
You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit \
mode records
sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2)\
 for adding new
sound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality. 
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to
[16bit] and close the menu.
“16 bit” appears for approximately 4 seconds.
For adding new sound, see Audio Dubbing( 96).
Recording with an External Microphone
You can use an external microphone for
recording. Almost all stereo microphones with
a plug diameter of 0.14 inch (3.5 mm) can be
connected to the MIC terminal. Use a
microphone with a built-in power supply
(condenser microphone). 
❍The audio level differs from that of the built-in microphone.
❍ Be careful with long microphones as they may appear in the picture.
❍ See also Using the DM-50 Microphone ( 74).
Wind Screen
You can reduce the wind noise when recording in windy places.
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it
to [ON] and close the menu.
“WS ON” appears when you turn the wind screen on.

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❍Low sound may be reduced together with the wind noise. We recommend
turning off the wind screen for normal recordings.
❍ The wind screen function cannot be turned on/off during recording. 
❍ The wind screen function can also be used for audio dubbing (when [AUDIO
DUB.] is set to [MIC. IN] in the [AUDIO SET UP] submenu).
❍ The wind screen function cannot be used when an external microphone is
connected to the MIC terminal (ZR70 MC: or when the DM-50 Microphone is
attached to the advanced accessory shoe).
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Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional)
This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark pl\
aces. This VL-3
Video Light attaches to the camcorder’s  advanced accessory shoe for cable-free
operation and is powered by the camcorder’s power supply.
Refer also to the VL-3 Video Light instruction manual.❍Always turn off the camcorder before attaching/removing the video light.
❍ Do not touch or place flammable material or plastic close to the lamp or\
 the
surrounding parts during or immediately after use; they become very hot. 
❍ Do not look directly at the lamp while the video light is on.
❍ Do not carry the camcorder by the video light.
1. Slide the video light into the
accessory shoe until it clicks.
2. Tighten the fastening screw. 
Be careful that the video light does not come
off when tightening the screw.
3. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode.
4. Turn the video light’s power switch to AUTO or ON.
• (Connection) appears.
• ON: The video light stays on.
• AUTO: The video light turns on and off
automatically.

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Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)
The high sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 attaches to the
advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation and is powered by the c\
amcorder’s
power supply. Use it for recording or dubbing audio.
Refer also to the DM-50 Microphone instruction manual.
❍Always turn the camcorder off before attaching/removing the microphone.
❍ Do not connect any microphone to the MIC terminal when the DM-50
Microphone is connected.
❍ Do not carry the camcorder by the microphone.
1. Slide the microphone into the
accessory shoe until it clicks.
2. Tighten the fastening screw.
Be careful that the microphone does not
come off when tightening the screw.
3. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode.
(Connection) appears.
4. Set the microphone’s directivityswitch.
• SHOTGUN: For recording clear sound from
the front (monaural).
• STEREO 1: For recording sound from the front and surrounding area.
• STEREO 2: For recording surrounding sound in a wider range than in
STEREO 1.

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Adjusting the Focus Manually
Some subjects may not be suitable for autofocus. In such case, focus man\
ually.
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects:
1. Set the program selector to Q.
2. Adjust the zoom.
When you operate the zoom after adjusting the focus, the
subject may not stay in focus. Adjust the zoom before the focus.
3. Press the FOCUS button.
“MF” appears in light blue.
4. Turn the selector dial to adjust the focus.
• Turn the selector dial up or down until the image appears focused.
• If “AE ±0” appears in light blue, focus cannot be adjusted. Press the FOCUS button again to display “MF” in light blue.

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5. Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus.
The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to  [.
Infinity Focus
Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mou\
ntains or
fireworks.
Press the focus button more than 3 seconds in step 3.
“MF ∞” appears. When you operate the zoom or turn the selector dial when “MF  ∞” is
displayed in light blue, “ ∞” disappears and the camcorder changes to manual focus.
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Adjusting the AE Shift
You can adjust the AE (auto exposure) function to lighten or darken the\
 image. This
allows you to compensate for backlit or overexposed scenes. Available Levels: –2 to +2,
in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).
1. Set the program selector to Q.
2. Set the program AE mode to  Auto,  Sports,  Portrait,  Low Light or  Low Light Plus (ZR70 MC) mode.
3. Press the AE SHIFT button.
“AE ±0” appears in light blue.
4. Turn the selector dial to adjust the AE shift level.
• Turn the selector dial up to lighten the image and down to darken the image.
• If “MF” is displayed in light blue, AE shift cannot be adjusted. Press the AE SHIFT button again to display “AE ±0” in light blue.\
❍ The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program
AE mode.
❍ The camcorder resets to the auto setting when you switch the program
selector to  [.

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Setting the Shutter Speed
In the  Auto mode, you can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shot\
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of fast moving subjects.
1. Set the program selector to  Q.
2. Set the program AE mode to the  (AUTO) mode.
3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP].
4. Select [SHUTTER].
5. Select the shutter speed and press the selector dial.
6. Close the menu.
❍ Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to
1/1000 or higher.
❍ The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.
❍ The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to
[ , or change the program AE mode.
❍ If the shutter speed is set to 1/500 or higher in CAMERA
mode and you switch to CARD CAMERA mode, it automatically changes to
1/250.
❍ Recording under fluorescent lights: When the camcorder is set to  [(Easy
Recording) or when the program AE mode is set to Auto, Night or Super Night
(ZR70 MC) mode, it automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and
adjusts the shutter speed accordingly. However, if the brightness of the screen
starts to flicker, select Auto mode and set the shutter speed to 1/100.

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❍Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds:
- Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000 
- Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters: 1/1000,
1/500 or 1/250
- Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/100
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Setting the White Balance
The camcorder’s auto white balance system adjusts the colors to appear natural for
different lighting conditions. However, you can use the preset modes to reproduce
colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting.
❍When the program selector is set to  [, white balance is preset to [AUTO].
Indoor, outdoor and custom white balance cannot be selected.
❍ The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off.
❍ When you have set the custom white balance: 
- Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes.
- Turn off the digital zoom.
❍ Setting the white balance manually may provide better results in the following
cases.
- Changing lighting conditions
- Close-ups
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)
- Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights
❍ Use the  TIndoor or  UOutdoor mode in the following cases:
T Indoor:
- Changing lighting condition
- Under video light
- Under sodium lamps
U Outdoor Mode
- For night scenes or fireworks
- Sunrise or sunset
* Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes.

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